“Carter’s writing is on target.” –Publishers WeeklyA curmudgeon. An iconoclast. A loner. That’s how people describe Garrison Gage, and that’s when they’re being charitable.After his wife’s brutal murder in New York, and Gage himself is beaten nearly to death, the hobbled private investigator retreats three thousand miles to the quaint coastal town of Barnacle Bluffs, Oregon. He spends the next … Bluffs, Oregon. He spends the next five years in a convalescent stupor, content to bide his time filling out crossword puzzles and trying to forget that his wife’s death is his fault. But all that changes when he discovers the body of a young woman washed up on the beach, and his conscience draws him back into his old occupation – forcing him to confront the demons of his own guilt before he can hope to solve the girl’s murder.
“Irresistible for an old John D. MacDonald fan like me . . . Recommended.” –—Brandywine Books
“The Gray and Guilty Sea is quite an enjoyable novel that engages a reader on multiple levels.” —Stimulated Outlet Book Reviews
“Carter’s outstanding debut crime novel set on the Oregon coast and starring a misanthropic former detective is as much a fascinating character study as it is an original story.” —Michael J. Totten, author of The Road to Fatima Gate
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Loved the book. Love this author.
Started slow didn’t draw me right away. Gave it time and pieces of the story started to fall into place.
This book was a page turner in parts. Other points were mundane. Overall pretty good
Good “Who-Dunnit” with great character buildup and likability along with a smidgen of humor sprinkled in!
I enjoyed this book (and I will read more from this author, which is really a sign that I enjoyed the book). I found the plot believable and the characters well drawn. Good book and recommended.
Liked the characters in this book kept it interesting
A well thought story I will look out for this author
I enjoyed this author very much. I will read more from this author
Great setting!
I was very fond of the witty dialogues, so refreshing and interesting. The characters were surprising, but realistic. I really want to know what happened to Zoe and Garrison next.
Really liked it
Great story. Page turner
This is a really good book….couldn’t put it down
I enjoyed reading this book
Don’t like the bad language in the book
Great read. Will read moreof his books. Great character development.
Great hero and supporting characters. I cared about the players and read it in a day. His writing is scenically descriptive and emotive but not sappy. It felt genuine. Great read.
Enjoyed getting to know the characters. Human.
Excellent book. I have read a couple more in the same series. Just as good.
Strong main character with tough choices. Great story!